It Doesn’t Have to Hurt:

Strategies for Helping Children with Shots and Needles

Are your kids upset about the pain and distress of getting a needle? It doesn’t have to be this way. Watch the Centre for Pediatric Pain Research’s 2-minute video at http://pediatric-pain.ca/it-doesnt-have-to-hurt to learn some tips about how it can be easier for everyone. And the best news? These tips are all backed by scientific research!

Please watch the video and consider completing a short survey at http://pediatric-pain.ca/it-doesnt-have-to-hurt to let us know what you think.

Also, please share this video with other parents and health professionals – we need to work together to reduce the pain and distress associated with needles so we make children happier and healthier.

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